Junior Merchandiser for Fashion Sourcing in Cape Town
Talented Recruitment · Cape Town CBD, Western Cape
Overview
Talented Recruitment is looking for a Junior Merchandiser to join an established fashion sourcing and product development business in Cape Town CBD. This permanent, full time role is perfect for a young professional with a passion for fashion trends and product development. You will assist with merchandising fashion ranges, liaise with suppliers, and support the team with costings, samples, and order tracking. If you have a qualification in fashion or clothing management and some experience in merchandising, this could be your next step.
About the role
As a Junior Merchandiser, you will be part of a dynamic fashion sourcing and product development business that works with leading retailers. Your day to day will involve assisting with the development and merchandising of fashion ranges, supporting product sourcing, coordinating samples, and liaising with suppliers and manufacturers to track samples, orders, and production timelines. You will also help prepare costings, quotations, order sheets, and product information, and monitor order progress to ensure deadlines are met.
You will maintain accurate product records and merchandising reports, track samples to ensure they meet customer specifications, and work closely with the design, sourcing, production, and quality control teams. Researching fashion trends and competitor products to support range development will also be part of your role, along with providing general administrative and operational support to the merchandising team.
Requirements
- A qualification in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Clothing Management, or a related field would be advantageous.
- Previous experience in fashion and merchandising or a similar role.
- A strong interest in fashion trends and product development.
- Good numerical, organisational, and administrative skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.
- The ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work effectively within a team.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the development and merchandising of fashion ranges.
- Support the team with product sourcing, sample coordination, and product development.
- Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to follow up on samples, orders, and production timelines.
- Assist with preparing costings, quotations, order sheets, and product information.
- Monitor order progress to ensure products are delivered within agreed deadlines.
- Maintain accurate product records, spreadsheets, and merchandising reports.
- Assist with tracking samples and ensuring products meet customer specifications.
- Work closely with the design, sourcing, production, and quality control teams.
- Research fashion trends and competitor products to support range development.
- Provide general administrative and operational support to the merchandising team.
Job details
- Organisation
- Talented Recruitment
- Location
- Cape Town CBD, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Retail & Wholesale
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
When applying for this Junior Merchandiser role, tailor your CV to highlight any fashion related qualifications, experience with product sourcing or sample coordination, and your proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office. Since the company works with leading retailers, emphasise your attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast paced environment. Research Talented Recruitment and the fashion industry in Cape Town to show your genuine interest in the role. In an interview, be ready to discuss fashion trends, how you stay organised, and how you handle deadlines. Good luck!
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